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alcohols have methyl groups, ethyl groups ect... attached to the alcohol. Carbon and its hydrogens are considerd electron donating groups (because they are not electronegative like F, O or N); therefore they donate part of their electric charge toward the oxygen on the alcohol making that oxygen less able to distribute the electron from the lost hydrogen. Meanwhile, water can lose a hydrogen and does not contain any electron donating groups (such as Carbon) and the oxygen is better suited to distribute the extra electrons from the lost hydrogen. think about it... if carbon is donating part of its electrons to oxygen in an alcohol, there is less room for that oxygen to take on the electrons from a lost hydrogen vs water.
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What is the base of common alcohol?
Generally, alcohol is considered neutral. Like water, however, it can behave very weakly as both an acid and its base. Ulike water, though, its basic properties are very slightly stronger than its acidic properties.
Is water stronger than lava?
lava is stronger
Why would ethanol work but not with water when using felt tip pens in an chromatography experiment?
Ethanol would work because it is alcohol-induced, therefore, it is stronger than water.
Why is water mixed alcohol lighter than fresh water?
The density of alcohol is less than that of water.
Is steel stronger than water?
Yes it is.
Why phenol more acidic than aliphatic alcohol and water?
why phenol more than aliphatic alcohol and water
What is the base of common alcohol?
Generally, alcohol is considered neutral. Like water, however, it can behave very weakly as both an acid and its base. Ulike water, though, its basic properties are very slightly stronger than its acidic properties.
Is alcohol more acidic than water?
Generally yes, water has a higher Ka value than most alcohols including beverage alcohol.
Is ethanol a stronger substance than water?
yes,because it contains alcohol
What the Difference between the alcohol and phenol?
Alcohol: C6H13OH (hydroxy-hexane) Phenol : C6H5OH (hydroxy-benzene) Phenolic -OH is acidic (4x stronger than vinegar) where s alcoholic -OH isn't acidic at all; both are NOT ionic or alkaline (OH-)
Why is water stronger than water?
Water is stronger than rock.
How reactive is water compared to hydrogen peroxide?
Hydrogen peroxide is a bit more acidic (proton donor) and a much stronger oxidant (electron acceptor) than water.
Is water more acidic than phenol?
No. Phenol is far more acidic than water.
What is the difference between alcohol and phenols?
Alcohol: C6H13OH (hydroxy-hexane) Phenol : C6H5OH (hydroxy-benzene) Phenolic -OH is acidic (4x stronger than vinegar) where s alcoholic -OH isn't acidic at all; both are NOT ionic or alkaline (OH-)
Does tequilla get stronger when it stays in a bottle for years?
No. Alcohol evaporates faster than water, so if anything, it gets weaker.
Why h2s is acidic and h2o is neutral?
H2S is only acidic in reference to water(!). Of coarse H2O is neutral referred to water because it is the S A M E .Even water can be both acid A N D base at the same time, though a bit weaker acidic than H2S, but a bit more stronger base.
Is water stronger than lightning?
Yes, water is stronger than lightning, because lightning is fire, so water is stronger than lightning.
